The Tractor Factor

Some roads are longer than others, and those in the trucking industry know that anything can be waiting around the bend. Sometimes, things happen on the road that are beyond our control. In these instances, it’s important to know that there is someone out there who cares. BigRigBanter, a trucking podcast powered by AllTruckJobs, interviewed several trucking industry charities in the month of November, all of which offer different services to truck drivers in the event of an emergency. Trucker Charity Inc. is one of the charities interviewed – check out these four things you should know about them! Four Things to Know about Trucker Charity Inc. Hear the full interview with Trucker Charity here! Find Trucking Jobs Today. 1. How did Trucker Charity get started? Lance Wood is the president, founder, and CEO of Trucker Charity Inc. He started the organization in xx because xx. 2. What does Trucker Charity do? Trucker Charity provides emergency assistance to truckers on the road, whether it’s getting them help if their truck breaks down to help them get home in the event of an emergency. It also does what is called The Final Ride, helping transport home a trucker’s body if he or she dies on the road. One thing the charity doesn’t help with is medical bills. A unique thing that the organization does – which is now 50 percent of what they do – is life coaching. What is life coaching, you ask? What is life coaching? Wood described life coaching as effective listening. He explained that instead of venting to friends or family, who may persuade you or have a personal interest in your decisions, life coaches can listen and advise objectively. Truckers call the charity to talk about whatever – “It could be anything. Life’s full of...

It’s no secret that the trucking industry has its fair share of controversy and polarizing issues. Whether it’s the new ELD mandate forcing truckers to cut back on costs to implement a new technology, or the driver shortage playing a huge impact on the industry itself, truckers are faced with a variety of major issues every single day. Drivers can often feel lost and alone in the industry. Owner operators may feel like they’re trying to climb a mountain all on their own, while company drivers often feel like they’re just another nameless employee. This is why it’s important to consider the benefits of a truckers union. Below we’ll break down what a truckers union entails as well as the variety of benefits of a truckers union. What is a Truckers Union? Before we can get into the various benefits of a truckers union, it’s important to understand what...

It was late afternoon on a Sunday in Minnesota when Beth Jacobs, at age 16, missed her bus ride home. She asked an acquaintance to help her out, and he agreed to give her a ride. The last thing she remembers is sipping from a McDonald’s cup in his...

Here at AllTruckJobs, we pride ourselves in hosting jobs for every type of trucker we can. Although it’s easy to focus on the larger trucking companies, small businesses need some love too! Owner-operators uniquely position themselves in the industry to remain as independent and profitable as they can. These...

Some roads are longer than others, and those in the trucking industry know that anything can be waiting around the bend. Sometimes, things happen on the road that are beyond our control. In these instances, it’s important to know that there is someone out there who cares. BigRigBanter, a trucking podcast powered by AllTruckJobs, interviewed several trucking industry charities in the month of November, all of which offer different...

It’s no secret that the trucking industry has its fair share of controversy and polarizing issues. Whether it’s the new ELD mandate forcing truckers to cut back on costs to implement a new technology, or the driver shortage playing a huge impact on the industry itself, truckers are faced with a variety of major issues every single day. Drivers can often feel lost and alone in the industry. Owner operators may feel like they’re trying...

It was late afternoon on a Sunday in Minnesota when Beth Jacobs, at age 16, missed her bus ride home. She asked an acquaintance to help her out, and he agreed to give her a ride. The last thing she remembers is sipping from a McDonald’s cup in his car. When she woke up, it was dark. She was at a truck stop somewhere between Minneapolis and Chicago. Her simple life as a teenage girl was over. Despite objections, tears and begging...

Here at AllTruckJobs, we pride ourselves in hosting jobs for every type of trucker we can. Although it’s easy to focus on the larger trucking companies, small businesses need some love too! Owner-operators uniquely position themselves in the industry to remain as independent and profitable as they can. These drivers often operate under their own authority or lease on to a carrier. Today there are approximately 350,000...

No matter what part of the trucking industry you’re a part of, it’s increasingly evident that technology is shaping the way drivers, shippers, and automakers take to the road. By now we’re all aware of just how monumental the autonomous trucking phenomenon is becoming. At the same time, many people still feel uncertain as to what this will truly mean. Are they trucks that completely drive themselves? What autonomous trucking...

Driver mentorship programs can make a huge difference at your organization. You’ll be able to teach appropriate and safe driving practices to new employees and increase retention of drivers who are dependable. A driver mentorship program will show both new and current drivers that you are willing to invest in them and that they are appreciated. Driver Mentorship Programs A mentor is an experienced employee that works with a new...